Building An Appetite For More

American psychologist Abraham Maslow is credited with saying that at any given moment, humans have two options: to step forward into growth, or step backward into safety. Stepping forward requires vision, courage, and an appetite for change. And stepping backward – out of uncertainty, anxiety, or discomfort – anchors us to the status quo.

In the business sense, this is a life-or-death decision. Growth is what distinguishes ‘winners and losers’ in times of turbulence. But planning for growth – and making growth actually happen – is a challenge for every leader.

Our recent piece, Three To Get Ready, explored how to best . . .